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Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) Angina Grade
Classifies the functional severity of exertional angina.
Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) Angina Grade
CCS angina class
ResultClass I
Ordinary physical activity does not cause angina; symptoms occur only with strenuous, rapid, or prolonged exertion.
- CCS class
- I
When to use
- Grading the functional severity of stable angina for clinical documentation and treatment decisions.
Formula
Ordinal classification (I-IV) based on the degree of physical exertion that provokes angina, from angina only with strenuous exertion (I) to inability to perform any activity without angina, or angina at rest (IV).